When you are trying to meet new people it can get awkward if you run out of things to say. Fortunately there are some simple tricks you can use to keep the conversation going. Simple compliments and finding shared interests is a great way to keep the conversation from lacking and help you move forward.
Hair, Eyes, And Accessories
If you find yourself needing a compliment, or there is a lull in the conversation, saying something nice about the other persons hair, eyes, or accessories such as earrings or purses is always a good way to go. Just be sure if you are a man that you don’t come across as sounding too effeminate. A woman will appreciate a compliment on her hair or accessories, but not if you go too far with it.
Find Common Interests
A great way to move the conversation forward is by finding common interests. This will give you something to talk about, and could even come in handy when planning future dates. It’s natural to want to impress your date, but don’t feign interest in something just to impress them. It may become awkward later if they start asking questions or talking about things you know nothing about. Instead, find other things that could be common interests. For instance, if they enjoy watching soccer, but you don’t, find some other sports you are both interested in. If that doesn’t work, ask questions from them about soccer. It will open up the conversation and they may enjoy teaching you something new.